I met with Debbie (Tubby & Peanut's Mom) today.

[Uabassoon]

Debbie was in town for an RV convention so we met up at the Hermitage Cat Shelter so she could meet Scooter the cat that she sponsers. I took some pictures, but I was so busy petting the cats that I forgot to have one taken of me!

This is Debbie with a sweet kitty named Homer. He had some neurolgical damage because his mother had distemper.



Here is Debbie with Scooter, she was so sweet and would scoot up to me, Alexa and Debbie for attention.




I don't remember this guys name, but he really loved Alexa. They said that he was almost 100% blind.


This is the outdoor area for the special needs cats.


This big guy seemed pretty happy!


Then we left the area with the special needs cats and went to see those in the adoptable area.

Alexa was quick to make a friend!


Does anyone need a black kitty?


This girl was so beautiful, but very shy. I wanted to pet her but she didn't want anyone getting too close to her.


Out of their 400 cats in the shelter half of them are special needs and will most likely live there for their entire lives. At first I was sad to see all of those with special needs, but then I realized that they were happy and had a place to live where they would be loved and cared for.

[lbaker]

Oh WOW! Beautiful cats and sounds like a beautiful time. So happy to hear you all were able to meet up again! Debbie, I swear you get prettier every day. Special cats and special people

[Karen]

It looks like a very special place, and such pretty kitties! Hmmmm - did the staff check Alexa's satchel on the way out? That looks big enough to fit at least one stowaway!

[slick]

**waves** Hi Debbie!!!! Hi Alexa!!! Hi Laura!!!
Debbie, I emailed you yesterday. Was worried because you hadn't checked in with PT. Now I see why! How sad to see so many special needs kitties....but it's nice that they have a warm place to live out their lives. Still, wouldn't it be nice if each and every one of them found a loving home of their very own???

Laura, I'd like to know more about this sponsoring thing. How can I get involved?? I'm going to PM you my email address so we can discuss. Is there a website I can check out??

[Uabassoon]

Slick here is their website.

the hermitage cat shelter

The cat on the main page right now Thumper was the cutest little thing ever! He had such a great personality, we all fell in love with him.

[slick]

Thanks.

[zippy-kat]

Awwww I really enjoyed these pictures! That calico is soooo pretty and when I went to the home page, look what I found: Baby calico Wonder if it's the same girl?

Scooter sure looks like a charmer. How cool that Debbie got to meet her foster!


I absolutely love this picture - so much going on! LOL

Of course what made me immediately notice it was the Kissiekat look alike. (I guess that one's Flannigan?) Love the headless-belly shot and the "tail puller" and the ball chaser and the one "in the corner" (ok, just facing the wall).

Looks like you guys had a wonderful visit!

[Uabassoon]

Of course what made me immediately notice it was the Kissiekat look alike.

When we walked into the room one of the first things Debbie noticed was that kitty and how it looked like your Kissiekat!

[Catsnclay]

OMG Debbie!

I didn't realize that you were in Tucson! PLEASE, please come up to Phoenix and visit K&L and me!! ........PLEASE.....

You are soooooooooo close!!!!

Lisa, Kevin, Tim, I and ALL the kitties would live to meet you and Terry!

[orangemm]

What a wonderful experience for both of you! Those kitties look happy and content there.

I was taken with the blackies...............

[rg_girlca]

Wow, that is one fabulous shelter. I have never seen one like that before. It's like kitty heaven for all the homeless kitties.

I'm glad you got to finally meet your Scooter. She is absolutely beautiful.

[ramanth]

How neat!! Great photos.

I just want to love on that orange fluffy belly.